Agile Project Manager

Placements24; Centurion; Hybride; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to join the Centurion team. The role focuses on guiding software development projects through agile processes, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining quality standards in a hybrid work environment.

You will facilitate agile ceremonies, manage backlogs, and collaborate with product owners to align development with business objectives. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in agile software delivery.
• Proven ability to facilitate agile ceremonies and manage product backlogs.
• Strong Scrum and Kanban knowledge; excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or related experience.

Responsabilités

• Facilitate sprint ceremonies including planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Develop and maintain project backlogs with clear user stories.
• Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage scope, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Foster collaboration within the development team and with stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to agile practices and continuous process improvement.
• Communicate project status and challenges to stakeholders.
• Work with product owners to align development with business objectives.

Connaissances

Agile project management

Scrum

Kanban

Communication

Problem-solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Outils

Jira

Confluence

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Agile Project Manager to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng. This role will involve managing software development projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. While the position is predominantly office-based, a hybrid work model is in place, allowing for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for guiding development teams through the agile process, facilitating communication, and removing impediments. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for agile methodologies. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Develop and maintain project backlogs, ensuring clarity and completeness of user stories.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Foster a collaborative environment within the development team and with stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to agile best practices and continuous improvement of team processes.
• Communicate project status, updates, and potential challenges to relevant parties.
• Work closely with product owners to ensure alignment between development efforts and business objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focusing on agile software development.
• Proven experience facilitating agile ceremonies and managing backlogs.
• Strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment is preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSM, PMP) are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Paid time off.